Angela Emsley

What are the Facts? Since 1978 Richard Hale School has been trying to build a Community Sports Hall. In 2005 through the generosity of parents and friends, planning permission was obtained (see below for plans), and funding was expected from the County. In 2007 the County Council told the school that in spite of being 'second on the list', there was no funding available.

Follow Jim Thornton, Independent Candidate for Hertford St Andrew's on his election blog. Here he writes all about his campaign, what he has discovered over the last few weeks and how he feels about the potential for Independents in Hertford.

The Facts: Hundreds of young people across the UK participate in political internships. Interns provide an invaluable service in many MPs office (both parliamentary and constituency) and are usually not paid for their services. Is this a fair system?